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    31 Affordable Things From Walmart That’ll Basically Pay For Themselves Over Time

    The best kind of purchase is one that saves you money in the long run.

    1. A 2-quart cold brew coffee maker that makes enough coffee to last all week! You'll finally be able to shake your habit of heading to overpriced coffee shops every day, and it'll be so nice to have coffee already waiting for you when you wake up.

    person using a cold brew coffee maker to create coffee at home

    2. A Wonder Hanger organizer to maximize the storage space in your closet by creating more room to hang up your favorite clothes. Now you can stop looking for a more expensive apartment with bigger closets!

    a wonder hanger organizer with five shirts on

    3. A set of food storage containers because it's time you stopped wasting money on single-use plastic zip bags and invested in something durable that will last for years.

    food containers with red tops holding different kinds of food in them

    4. A SheaMoisture hydration mask that will make your hair look as healthy and shiny as any professional treatment at a salon would.

    person getting product out of a tub of sheamoisture hydrating mask

    5. A Roku Express streaming media player so you can finally cut the cable cord and easily access all of your favorite streaming platforms by just plugging this into your TV.

    roku express streaming media player

    6. A pack of reusable silicone baking cups perfect for avid bakers who are constantly having to buy more paper baking cups that just end up in the trash anyway.

    7. A Magic Bullet mini-blender that can whip up homemade smoothies, salsas, or sauces in a few seconds flat. You'll never need to buy that expensive store-bought stuff again.

    magic bullet mini in the forefront with guacamole in it and a person in the background sipping on a margarita

    8. A garment rack with shelves — it's the perfect solution for anyone with a tiny closet. This way, you'll actually see all of your nicer clothes and wear them more often.

    gray garment rack with clothes and accessories organized on it

    9. A teeny tiny spatula that gets every last drop of your beauty products. Listen: you paid a pretty penny for that foundation, and this handy gadget will help you get your money's worth.

    person using a pink spatula tool to get foundation out

    10. A headlight restoration kit to make your lights shine like they're brand-new! This will save you a trip to the repair shop, and it will keep you safer because now you'll be able to see better when you drive at night.

    before and after shot of a headlight after using a restoration kit

    11. A Revlon hot air brush that dries and styles your hair at the same time. People will literally think you got a professional blowout when they see how bouncy and shiny your hair is.

    12. A proper office chair to keep your back protected and feeling good, even after a 12-hour WFH day. Nobody's got time for back pain these days!

    black rolling office chair in front of a writing desk

    13. A portable charger that's a lifesaver when you're out and about and your phone suddenly dies. We spend too much on our fancy smartphones for them to lose juice, and thanks to this small investment, you'll never have to worry about that again!

    a portable charger with multiple charge inputs

    14. An electric wine opener so you can stop breaking corks with a flimsy corkscrew and sacrificing unsuspecting bottles of wine. You just want to get what you paid for, for goodness' sake!

    15. A lightweight but powerful portable vacuum that you can use all over your house and car to pick up hard-to-reach dust and crumbs. Don't be fooled by its size — it's such a phenomenal vacuum, you won't need to buy another for years!

    person vacuuming in car office and home

    16. A package of weather stripping seal to keep your house protected from chilly drafts this winter. It'll keep heat in and your electric bill low.

    person applying a weatherstripping seal to the frame of a door

    17. A knife sharpener so you can keep your knives as razor-sharp as the day you bought them — even after years of chopping.

    person using an electric eversharp knife sharpener

    18. A drain snake to get all those hair clogs out of your bathroom sink and bathtub drain yourself instead of having to call the plumber.

    two black drain snake devices

    19. Or the brilliant TubShroom that catches hair before it goes down the drain. Clean this out after every shower, and you'll never even get to the point where you have to unclog the tub!

    person holding up a tubshroom with hair on it

    20. A garment steamer to easily get rid of wrinkles in your clothes. Think of all the money you'll save on dry-cleaning with the help of this lil' guy!

    person using a white steamfast steamer to dewrinkle clothes

    21. A Lodge cast-iron skillet that's so versatile, you might as well just keep it sitting on your stove top because you're going to use it every day to sauté, bake, broil, fry, grill – you name it, this magic skillet does it.

    steak cooking in a cast-iron skillet

    22. A sofa slipcover to give new life to an ugly hand-me-down couch without having to reupholster it. It's also machine-washable, so you can easily remove it and throw it in the washing machine if anyone spills.

    dark dray slipcover over a couch that's sitting in a wood-paneled room

    23. A white noise machine that'll drown out the sounds of rowdy neighbors or loud construction so you can finally get a good night's sleep, which we all know is truly priceless.

    gray white noise machine sitting on top of a bedroom dresser

    24. A bottle of Old English scratch cover to restore damaged floors and hides scratches and nicks in kitchen cabinets and furniture, prolonging their life so you won't have to replace them.

    25. A Belgian waffle maker that creates crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside waffles. No more wasting your money on those gross freezer waffles; instead, just make as much batter as you need and you'll end up with a high-quality, delicious breakfast.

    oster waffle maker open and revealing a perfectly crisped waffle

    26. A fan to keep your room cool when you don't feel like running your expensive air conditioner during the summer. Some of us don't even have the luxury of AC, so investing in a small but powerful fan is a necessary move you won't regret.

    a black fan sitting on the ground of a foyer

    27. A roll of white marble contact paper that will instantly upgrade boring, dull countertops. Instead of spending loads of money on a home improvement project, just measure out how much of this contact paper you need, stick it on, and voilà! Your kitchen has never looked better.

    white marble contact paper roll on a white marble countertop

    28. A pack of mesh wash bags to place your delicates in before throwing them into the washing machine. It's a simple but effective way to make your fancy bras and underwear last longer.

    three mesh bags with underwear and shirts in them

    29. Earwax removal drops that will safely clear your ear canal from caked-on gunk. You'll finally be able to hear better, which will make you ask yourself, "why didn't I buy these sooner?!"

    debrox earwax removal aid drops

    30. A pet stain remover to treat all of your dog's accidents on the carpet. This works just as well as a professional carpet cleaner at a tiny fraction of the cost.

    nature's miracle stain and odor remover

    31. A menstrual cup that you can wear for up to 12 hours. It's comfortable, you can reuse it for years, and you can save literally hundreds of dollars on tampons or pads.

    tampax menstrual cup and carrying case

    You when you realize how much money you've saved thanks to these genius, problem-solving products:

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    illustrated shopping bags